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Assembly Procedure

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    Fig 1: Positioning Cage So Larger Radius Corners Of Cage Windows Are Up
    GM174613Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the cage (2) so that the larger radius corners of the cage windows are up.
  2. Position the inner race (1) 90 degrees to the centerline of the cage (2).
  3. Insert the inner race (1) through the bottom of the cage (2).
  4. Align the lands of the inner race (1) with the windows of the cage (2).
  5. Move the inner race (1) land into the cage window (2).
  6. Rotate the inner race (1) down and remove it from the cage (2).
  7. Rotate the inner race (1) within the cage (2) so that the grooved surface of the inner race (1) is facing up.
  8. Align the inner race (1) ball bearing tracks with the cage (2) windows.
    9. Fig 2: Positioning Cage & Inner Race 90 Degrees To Centerline Of Outer Race
    GM174610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Wrap a clean shop towel around the CV joint outer race spined shaft.
  10. Place the outer race (2) vertically in a bench vise.
  11. Position the cage (1) and the inner race at a 90 degrees to the centerline of the outer race (2).
  12. With the inner race and the cage (1) assembly in a vertical position, insert the cage and the inner race into the outer race (2).
    13. Fig 3: Removing/Install Ball From Cage & Inner Race
    GM174607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The larger radius corners of the cage windows should be positioned up and the grooved surface of the inner race should be visible.

  13. Position the cage (2) and the inner race so that they are level in the vise.
  14. Rotate the appropriate component(s), and align the cage windows and the inner race ball bearing (1) tracks with the outer race ball bearing tracks.
  15. Position a cage window and the inner race ball bearing track for the ball bearing installation.
    16. NOTE:

    When performing the following procedure, the opposing cage (2) window and the inner ball bearing (1) track will be accessible for the ball bearing installation.

  16. Press down on the cage following one of the outer race ball bearing (1) tracks.
  17. Install the ball bearing through the cage window onto the inner race ball bearing (1) track.
    18. NOTE:

    The following service procedure will have to be performed after each ball bearing (1) has been installed.

  18. After the first ball bearing (1) has been installed, use a brass drift and a hammer and gently tap the cage in order to drive the cage and the inner race down completely in the outer race.
    19. NOTE:

    After the ball bearing (1) has been installed, there should be NO GAP between the ball bearing and the inner race.

  19. Position the cage and the inner race so that they are level.
  20. Using a plastic hammer, lightly tap the ball bearing (1) into place.
    21. Fig 4: View Of Ball Removal/Installation Sequence
    GM174670Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Install the ball bearings in sequence.
  22. Repeat steps 18 thru 20 until all the ball bearings are installed.
  23. Install the outer CV joint and boot on the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement .
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